QUILT INDEX RECORD

28-30-448

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Florida Quilt Project; Sunshine State Quilters Association

Who documented this quilt?

Florida Quilt Project

Florida Quilt Project Number:

SSQA LMFL - 23

Person filling out this form is:

Quilt owner

This is a:

Finished quilt

Owner's name for quilt:

Sunbonnet Quilt

Names for quilt's pattern in common use:

Sunbonnet Sue

How wide is the quilt?

68 1/2"

How long is the quilt?

80"

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Yellow

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Quilt's condition:

Good/moderate use

Damage:

Fading; Stains

Type of inscription:

Date; Multiple Names

What is inscribed on the quilt?

Jackie Dec 25, 44 From Nanna Age 84

Method used to make the inscription:

Embroidery

Location of inscription:

other

Describe where the inscription was found:

bottom R - hand corner

Time period:

1930-1949

When was the quilt finished?

12-25-1944

Family/owner's date for quilt:

12-25-1944

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Subject of the quilt:

Sunbonnet

Number of quilt blocks:

17 Sunbonnets

Size of quilt blocks:

10" x 6 1/2"

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Separated by plain sashing

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Squares

Sashing width:

3"

Number of borders:

1

Describe the borders:

2 1/2"

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric types used to make the quilt top:

Sateen

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Floral; Solid/plain

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Piecing

Embellishment techniques used to make the quilt top:

Embroidery

Embellishments used:

Cotton thread

Quilt top made by:

Holmes, Emma

Quilted by:

Holmes, Emma

Where the quilt was made, city:

New London

Where the quilt was made, state:

Connecticut (CT)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

How was this quilt acquired?

Inheritance

Tell the story of how the quilt was obtained:

Christmas Gifgt

Why was the quilt made?

Gift or presentation

The quilt was made to be used for:

Bedding, special occasion

Was the quilt used for something other than what it is used for now?

summer spread

Quilt is presently used as:

Keepsake/memento

Where did the maker get their materials?

Purchased new

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Traditional pattern variation

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Quilt owner's name:

Sandy Donis

Quilt owner's city:

Lake Mary

Quilt owner's county:

Seminole

Quilt owner's state:

Florida (FL)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's maiden name:

Emma Ransom Harvey

Quiltmaker's gender:

Female

Quiltmaker's birth date:

04-1859

Quiltmaker's birthplace, city:

New London

Quiltmaker's birthplace, state:

Connecticut

Quiltmaker's birthplace, country:

United States

Quiltmaker's date and place of death:

c.1956

Quiltmaker's ethnic background/tribal affiliation:

English

Quiltmaker's city:

New London

Quiltmaker's state:

Connecticut (CT)

Estimated number of quilts made by this quiltmaker:

5-20 quilts

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